Monarch Lauds Wike, Nwanosike Over War On Illegal Bunkering

The Nyewali Ubima in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, King Nnamdi Omehia has commended the determination of the state Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike to end the activities of illegal refineries, popularly called ‘Kpo fire’ in the state.
Omehia also said the efforts of the state governor would end the perennial health challenges facing the people of the state and restore cleaner environment in the state.
The Ubima monarch made this commendation in an interview with The Tidein Port Harcourt, yesterday,adding that the proactive measures taken so far by the state government was commendable, and would go along way to reduce and address the burden of ‘Kpo fire’ in the state.
“The state is battling with the soot challenge occasioned by the illegal refinery business, and this has brought pains, agony and health challenges to residents and people of the state”, he said.
The paramount ruler of Ubima assured the governor of his collaboration with other chiefs in the community and Ikwerre LGA in general to ensure that those who are involved the illegal business were made to face the full wrath of the law.
Omehia, however, commended the KELGA Chairman, Engr Samuel Nwanosike for his untiring efforts in enforcing the directive of the state governor with sense of dedication and determination by combing the entire communities and villages in local government area, and eliminating the scourge of illegal refineries.

By: Akujobi Amadi